C Programming

Overview

This course introduces learners to C programming, covering essential topics from basic syntax to advanced constructs like pointers and data structures. It emphasizes hands-on practice through numerous coding exercises and real-world applications. Students will gain a solid foundation in C that prepares them for more complex software development tasks.

Objectives

• Understand the structure and syntax of C programs, including basic input/output operations and variable handling.
• Develop proficiency in using control structures like loops and decision-making statements to solve problems programmatically.
• Learn to implement data structures such as arrays, strings, pointers, and linked lists in C.

Key topics

• Introduction to C Programming
• Functions and Arrays
• Pointers and Memory Management
• File Handling and Data Structures

Expected outcomes

• Write and execute basic C programs using variables, operators, and functions.
• Create and manage files in C to store and retrieve data effectively.
• Build a functional student management system using core C concepts and file handling techniques.

How the AI Tutor can help

How the Skillama AI Tutor helps with the listed lectures: explanations, follow-up questions, and running or debugging practice code.

Who this is for

This course is designed for beginners who want to learn C programming fundamentals and build practical skills through hands-on exercises.

Curriculum

1. 1. Introduction to C Programming

   • Introduction to Programming
   • History of C Language
   • Features and Applications of C
   • Compiler, Interpreter & IDE
   • Installing GCC & Code::Blocks / VS Code
   • Structure of a C Program
   • Writing Your First C Program
   • Hands-on:Hello World Program

2. 2. C Fundamentals

   • Keywords & Identifiers
   • Variables & Constants
   • Data Types
   • Operators
   • Input & Output Functions
   • Comments
   • Type Casting
   • Hands-on: Basic Calculator
   • Hands-on: Temperature Converter
   • Hands-on: Simple Interest Calculator

3. 3. Decision Making & Loops

   • if and if-else
   • Nested if
   • Switch Statement
   • For Loop
   • While Loop
   • Do-While Loop
   • Break & Continue
   • Hands-on: Grade Calculator
   • Hands-on: Multiplication Table
   • Hands-on: Number Pattern Programs
   • Hands-on: Prime Number Checker

4. 4. Functions

   • Function Basics
   • Function Declaration & Definition
   • Function Parameters
   • Return Values
   • Recursive Functions
   • Scope of Variables
   • Storage Classes
   • Hands-on: Factorial using Functions
   • Hands-on: Fibonacci Series
   • Hands-on: GCD & LCM Program

5. 5. Arrays

   • One-Dimensional Arrays
   • Two-Dimensional Arrays
   • Multi-Dimensional Arrays
   • Array Operations
   • Passing Arrays to Functions
   • Hands-on: Student Marks Management
   • Hands-on: Matrix Addition & Multiplication

6. 6. Strings

   • String Declaration
   • String Input & Output
   • String Handling Functions
   • String Manipulation
   • Character Arrays
   • Hands-on: Palindrome Checker
   • Hands-on: String Reverse
   • Hands-on: Word Counter

7. 7. Pointers

   • Introduction to Pointers
   • Pointer Arithmetic
   • Pointers with Arrays
   • Pointers with Functions
   • Double Pointers
   • Dynamic Memory Allocation
   • Hands-on: Swap Numbers using Pointers
   • Hands-on: Dynamic Array Allocation

8. 8. Structures & Unions

   • Structures
   • Nested Structures
   • Arrays of Structures
   • Pointers to Structures
   • Unions
   • Typedef
   • Hands-on: Employee Management System
   • Hands-on: Student Record Management

9. 9. File Handling

   • File Operations
   • Reading & Writing Files
   • Text Files
   • Binary Files
   • File Modes
   • Error Handling
   • Hands-on: Student Database
   • Hands-on: Employee Record Management

10. 10. Preprocessor Directives

    • #include
    • #define
    • Macros
    • Header Files
    • Conditional Compilation
    • Hands-on: Create Custom Header Files

11. 11. Memory Management & Debugging

    • Stack vs Heap Memory
    • Memory Leaks
    • Common Programming Errors
    • Debugging Techniques
    • Best Coding Practices
    • Hands-on: Debugging Practical Programs

12. 12. Data Structures using C

    • Arrays
    • Linked Lists
    • Stacks
    • Queues
    • Trees
    • Searching Algorithms
    • Sorting Algorithms
    • Hands-on: Stack using Array
    • Hands-on: Queue using Linked List

13. 13. Mini Project

    • Student Management System
    • Add Student
    • Update Student Details
    • Delete Records
    • Search Student
    • Store Data in Files
    • Generate Reports